Gary Ablett named in AFL All-Australian team for seventh straight year, Luke Hodge misses out

Gold Coast Suns star Gary Ablett became the first man in AFL/VFL history to be named in the AFL's All Australian team for a seventh-straight year, while Geelong's Joel Selwood edged Ablett for the 2013 captaincy on Monday night.

Greater Western Sydney's Jeremy Cameron was the feel-good story of the side, being named amongst the full forwards alongside other All Australian first-timers Jarryd Roughead (Hawthorn) and Chad Wingard (Port Adelaide.

Hodge has played 20 games this season and has been one of the keys to his team again being premiership contenders.

Injury restricted him to only 10 senior games last year, but he has returned to top form this year and was widely tipped to make his fourth All-Australian team.

Another surprise was fellow preliminary finalists Fremantle only gaining one selection from five nominations.

Dockers defender Michael Johnson made the team for the first time, but midfielder Nathan Fyfe was another big name who missed out.

Hawthorn had two selections, with Coleman Medallist Jarryd Roughead and utility Sam Mitchell predictably making the lineup.

But another Hawk unlucky to miss out is tall defender Josh Gibson.

In Friday night's preliminary final, the Hawks will renew their fierce rivalry with Geelong, who have won their last 11 clashes.

The Cats had the most selections this year with four, including All-Australian captain Selwood. Corey Enright, Harry Taylor and Andrew Mackie were the other Geelong players in the lineup.

Mackie and Johnson were among 12 players to make their first All-Australian team, three down on last year's record number of debutants.